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Usually, first cousins who have children together will have perfectly healthy children, without birth defects. However, the chances of a problem are increased for first cousins compared to the chances for less closely related parents.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere is no such thing as a "half first cousin." Your first cousin is the child of the brother or sister of one of your parents.
Even the children of first cousins are not very likely to have birth defects, although their risk is somewhat higher is there are other first cousin marriage in the recent ancestry of the parents.
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∙ 14y agoI would say heck yes!!! You all are sharing the same bloodline. You each have a parent that is a sibling to the other. Wow be safe and Lord willing you're kids will be okay.
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How serious will a child's birth defects be if their parents are second cousins?
There wont be any. There's many who think being cousins will make you have birth defects but this is not the case. The research show that the risk to get a child with birth defects if you are first cousins is just as small as if you were not related at all. So for second cousins there is no risk. The families where marrying cousins is common and the kids do have birth defects is families who have practiced cousin marriage for generations. Not enough new DNA.
Your fiance is in your first cousins will there be any problems in your married life in future?
In case this is a real question, I am told that its not legal to marry your first cousin and that any child resulting from two first cousins would have a considerably higher chance of birth defects. I believe second cousins are alright though, legally
Are you and your first cousin related?
Yes, you and your first cousin are related. That is what being cousins (of any sort) means. First cousins are related closely enough to cause a slight increase in the risk of birth defects in their children, should they have any together. Also, any genetic conditions or diseases that may run in the family are increased, thus increasing the risk of birth defects even further, since the two cousins share more of the same DNA than less closely related people do..
Can your fathers cousins child's child marry your child?
They would be third cousins, I don't believe that's illegal in any state, only first cousins, and in some states not even that. Being that distant of relation, there is no worry of their children having birth defects. They would be third cousins and I don't believe any state outlaws this. Some states do not even outlaw first cousin marriages. Being so distantly related, there is no worry of their children having defects of any kind.
What birth defects will your baby have if you have it with your first cousin?
None in a majority of cases. There is little evidence that marriage of first cousins once in a while in a family line is not likely to be an issue. It is not illegal to marry a first cousin in many states.
What are the demograhics of birth defects?
Birth defects are found in 2-3% of all newborn infants. This rate doubles in the first year, and reaches 10% by age five, as more defects become evident and can be diagnosed. Almost 20% of deaths in newborns are caused by birth defects.
Is there any defects on the baby if you marry your second cousin?
While it is possible for the baby of second cousins to have a birth defect, the changes of that are very small, not much different from the chances of such a thing happening to parents who are not known to be cousins.
Did Jesus have any birth defects?
No he did not have any birth defects.
What is the vaccine for birth defects?
There is no vaccine that will prevent birth defects. Spina Bifida and other neural tube defects (a specific type of birth defects) can be prevented by consuming adequate amounts of folic acid in the diet in the first trimester of pregnancy. Other types of birth defects may be prevented in other ways, so it is best to ask your doctor for advice if you are thinking about becoming pregnant.
Can you marry a first cousin?
It depends on what the laws of your particular state happen to be. Some states permit the marriage of first cousins and some do not.
Is it safe to marry cousins?
No, the children may have genetic defects.
What is the birth name of Daniel Cousins?
Daniel Cousins's birth name is Daniel Lee Cousins.
